There are so many fun options when it comes to duct tape these days.  Neon, patterns, you name it!  Duct tape is so fun and versatile, you really can create just about anything with it!

This little handbag was so much fun to make.  And, my little girl loved to store her treasures in it!

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To make your own, you will need to gather a few supplies: felt, duct tape, and scissors.

The size of your bag will depend on the size of your felt.  Whatever size felt you choose, your bag will end up being half that size.


1.  Lay your felt down on a work surface, and start lining duct tape.
2. Cover one entire side with duct tape.
3. Flip it over and cut off the excess duct tape on each end.
4.  You will be left with one side of the felt with a layer of duct tape.

6. & 7.  Fold it over in half.
8.  You will need to seal the two open sides, leaving the third open side for the top opening of the bag.  Place a piece of duct tape sticky side up on your work surface, and place your folded piece on top about half way across.
9.  Fold the piece over to secure the side closed, and trim the excess duct tape from the top, and bottom.


10. Repeat for the opposite side.
11. Flip over so you can see a corner.  Gently push the corner into itself.
12. Tuck the corner in, and smooth it out for a straight line.
13. This is what is should look like from the inside.  That is the corner tucked into the inside of the bag.

14. Repeat for the opposite corner.
15. Straighten it out so it sits nice and flat.
16. Place a piece of duct tape along the bottom of the bag to hold down the tucked in corners.
17. Place more duct tape along the inside edges, and trim off any excess duct tape.
18. Line the top edge of the bag with duct tape all around it. Press it up and over the top, smoothing it out as best as you can.
19.  Measure out how long you would like your handle.  Place a strip of duct tape on your work surface, then place another strip of duct tape on top of it, so it is double sided and more durable.
20. Take a small piece of duct tape and secure the handle to the inside of the bag on both ends.
21.  Store all your treasures inside!

This bag is so fun, and easy to make! You could vary the size, handle styles, colors, really the options are endless!

by Caroline of Armelle Blog